In India, the legal and ethical frameworks for organ transplantation are governed by the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act (THOTA), 1994, and its amendments. THOTA regulates the removal, storage, and transplantation of human organs and tissues, and penalizes organ trade. It ensures ethical practices, mandates informed consent, and prohibits commercial dealings in organs. Ethical oversight is provided by authorization committees and institutions. The act emphasizes transparency, and equitable organ distribution, and promotes deceased and living donor transplants within a regulated, ethical framework.
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Organ transplant in India
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